Futagawa

Tucked into a quiet corner of the Sakai Building along the streets of Yushima, Futagawa (ふ多川) is a small-plate izakaya where you can linger over drinks alongside dishes crafted around each day's menu. The blackboard selections shift day by day, delivering carefully prepared small plates suited to alcohol and brought out at an unhurried pace that matches each diner. With beer and sakes such as Hagi no Tsuru on offer, the pairing between rustic, high-grade drinking snacks and sake poured into characterful drinkware is exceptional.

Run by the landlady, the interior carries a relaxed and grounded presence where visitors can pause and detach from the rush of daily routines. It easily accommodates dropping by alone to sip in tranquility, where even the interval waiting for food to emerge feels like a comfortable breath of open space. For those seeking to settle in on a weekday evening and immerse themselves in the food and drinks, securing an advance reservation is recommended.